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A central debate in sociology revolves around whether the power elite or pluralist view is correct. Which do you believe and why? Explain your answer.

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Although I sometimes feel like Elite Theory characterizes America because so many CEOS, sports stars, celebrities, business chains (Wal Mart, Starbucks, Mc Donalds, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell), and leaders of big organizations seem to dominate economically, socially, and politically, I more strongly favor that Pluralism is correct overall. Since Pluralism embodies the belief that there is not a dominant class or "set of ...

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